Travel Dental Assistant - $130 to $150 per hour in White River Junction, VT

Dental Assistant
Location: White River Junction, VT
Agency: 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc.
Pay: $130 to $150 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Description:

• Provide comprehensive dental care in accordance with state dental practice laws and licensure requirements.
• Conduct complete dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning, considering each patient’s full medical and dental history.
• Develop and explain individualized, Veteran-centric treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• Deliver phased dental care including acute care, disease control, definitive treatment, and maintenance.
• Perform a wide range of dental procedures within scope of practice, including restorative care (implants), preventive care, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics.
• Diagnose, stabilize, and treat acute dental conditions such as infections or trauma.
• Provide post-operative care and manage follow-up treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with VA dental and medical staff when treatment cannot be completed in the mobile dental clinic.

Requirements

Clinic & Team Management

• Supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in compliance with state regulations.
• Assign and oversee staff duties to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Verify Veteran dental eligibility and make determinations for Class III and Class VI dental care per VA regulations.
• Address patient concerns or complaints promptly with appropriate documentation and follow-up.

Minimum Education Level:

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an ADA/CODA-accredited dental school

Licensure Requirements:

• Dentist license in the State of Vermont
• Active BLS/CPR